Discussions that mention Methadone.

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... my friend has a routine where he takes 3 days of methadone , 3 days of klonopin, and then he has another four...

... thats all.could you explain? FB
Yeah, after taking methadone for three days, it stays in ones system for 5 days ... again in order to avoid dependence.
so - 3 days methadone . 7 days no methadone (to avoid dependence).
then ... is tramadol, which wont even really work until the methadone is all out of his system because methadone blocks...

... I am new to this site. I am taking methadone 10mg. 4 times a day. I am wondering, if there is any ... hydro,any of that kind of stuff. That's why i am on methadone right now. I have all kind of nerve damage that's ... very painful. Antiinf. med does not work, methadone works. I need to know if there's anything else that...

... Now he is off of Oxy and the doctor replaced it with Methadone , which isn't exactly too far away from what Oxycontin ... the medication.... Maybe he could quite possibly try Methadone or something else instead, or at least think about...

...Methadone is often used for drug addicts who have quite. If ... paranoid it is possible that he is not taking the methadone regularly or he may need to see the doc about the ... had abused drugs and finally got off and was on the methadone to help with the flashbacks etc. He was fine when...

General Health board

... I don't need to tell you that shouldn't be on the methadone do I? That being said, go on the web and seach for...

... depression/anxiety, HBP, and mental health. Adding methadone to the mix will definately undermine your efforts ... take temasepam to help me sleep.
Are you taking methadone for pain? If so, talk to your Dr. about your pain...

... matologist plus my psychiatrist, plus my therapist,plus my methadone program and my family doctor due to constant problems ... called the woman and remindered her that I was on the methadone program and that's the one thing she did remember...

Drug Interactions / Side Effects board

... TrishBuckaway;3623076]How long do you have to be on methadone and how long does it take to wean off of it if you ... have been addicted to Percodent?
This methadone is some wicked, mean, very serious stuff. My hubby ... he was on before. You should either call the local methadone clinic because they KNOW for sure, or deal with your...

... pain medication. Someone my brother knew was taking methadone for pain and he ofered to give me some. I had taken ... I checked on the computer and found out about the methadone and realy wished I hadn't taken it. I am kicking myself ... someone elses meds but i was desperate. I know the methadone blocks the vicodin from working so how long will I...

... I found methadone to be a wonderful med for chronic pain. The best ... what's referred to as a prolonged QT interval, then methadone may not be for you. Also, if you are predisposed ... Other than that there's no reason to be afraid of methadone . It can be sedating, so the idea is to start low...

... effexor 150mg once a day
klonopin 1mg twice a day
methadone 5mg twice a day
amitriptyline 25?mg at night
atenolol...

... effexor 150mg once a day
klonopin 1mg twice a day
methadone 5mg twice a day
amitriptyline 25?mg at night
atenolol...

... she has a neurologist who gives her the klonopin and methadone ....her PCP gives the rest...but the effexor is from ... of the samples no other reason....i have read that methadone makes people really sleepy and once she ran out and ... no way because she is only on ten mg's a day of the methadone , but still i think she would have withdrawals if she...

... she has a neurologist who gives her the klonopin and methadone ....her PCP gives the rest...but the effexor is from ... of the samples no other reason....i have read that methadone makes people really sleepy and once she ran out and ... no way because she is only on ten mg's a day of the methadone , but still i think she would have withdrawals if she ... should know of all meds she is on. As far as the methadone , yes she would go through withdrawals, as I have a...

... had to do this with my father-in-law because of his methadone causing him to stay in bed all day every day for three...

... I been on methadone for a year and i was wondering if i wanted to go up...

... not possitive but I do know when I first went into Methadone treatment I was raised 10mg every 3 days. Doc said ... you were back to 100mg. I am presently weaning off Methadone I was at 115mg for about 1 1/2 yrs. I have been weaning...

... comment just in case someone wants the info. Because Methadone has such a long half life, it takes approximately...

... That is a pretty high dose to begin with. I was on methadone for years. It is really hard to get off of. But ... loved it. That was my hole point that round with methadone . Then I did some drugs...heroin on top of my methadone ... even get high. Anyway then I ruined my 100 mg of methadone from doing it's job. I had to raise to almost 200mg ... have been through some really tough ones. I was on methadone that time for like a little under two years....

... is probably pretty used to it. But the thing about methadone is that such a little amount of liquid is and can ... be a really high amount of methadone . You never know how much you are taking a little ... fun stuff...be careful. My husband and I met at a methadone clinic. We have been off any kind of opiates,crack...

... management clinic (for fibromyalgia) and she is now using methadone . I don't think she is on any other pain med currently ... take Valium 10mg. 3 times daily on most days. Her methadone dose for the past 3 years has been 10 mg. 4 times ... This started about the same time she started taking Methadone but at the same time her doc put her on high doses...

... probably taking more than she is telling. i too am on methadone 40 mgs a day and take now percocet for breakthrough...

... know if anyone out there has had a baby while takeing methadone ?
I am not pregnant myself but my friend has just ... clean first but she dosent seem to think that takeing methadone will a)stop her from concieving and b)affect the child...

... the baby was born the baby had to for 3 months of methadone treatments b/c he was having withdrawls. I hope by...

... doctor that it is dangerous to detox from heroin or methadone while pregnant. She was advised to stay on methadone ... side to this is that the baby is born addicted to methadone and had to be given a methadone dose right after birth ... and then had to be tapered off of the methadone slowly over a period of I think a couple of months ... had to be in NICU for a while, not to blame it on methadone , but it did happen. My daughter said she would not...

... have done research and have learned that babies on methadone may have withdrawls as bad as children who were exposed ... to heroin. So, while methadone may help the mother, the child is still being exposed ... purposely getting pregnant. Babies are affected by methadone , most definitely.
If she is prone to use heroin...

... I've known people have babies whilst on methadone , but none of the pregnancies were planned. The children ... weight, premature, and are of course born addicted to methadone . I would not advocate getting deliberately pregnant...

... this. I know alot of women who have babies while on Methadone . Some babies go through withdraw some do not. Dose ... of methadone does have anything to do with that.
If the women ... is not going to stop using, then methadone is her best choice a least she know what is going into...

... I was on methadone and miscarried....thankfully. I do have a friend ... who had a baby and was on methadone while pregnant. It is not advised to get off methadone ... know the feeling of thinking you will never be off methadone and might as well accept it. I remember looking into ... having a baby on methadone . I have a almost two year old but have been clean...

... third month of my 3rd pregnancy. I am currently on a Methadone maintenance program and have been since before my ... What you really need to know is why your friend is on methadone . Is she using it to get high, or to combat pain, or ... people think that smoking pot or such is ok while on methadone , they're wrong and B) she's serious about getting ... clean today if not for getting pregnant and getting on methadone in the first place. My children have given me a reason...

... caught my eye as my bf was a heroin addict, is now off methadone and has been for about a year. He has a number of ... who have children and some have used heroin, others methadone in pregnancy.Some also used both Grrrrr!!! This angers ... withdraw off heroin and also saw him withdraw off methadone and the methadone withdrawal was MUCH worse. Much ... the heroin withdrawal. The babies of mothers on the methadone were a lot worse than those withdrawing off heroin ... heroin the baby has little chance of withdrawal but if methadone is taken during pregnancy the withdrawal is almost...

... Does mixing Zoloft 100mg and Methadone HCL 10 mg have any negative side effects?...

... each other. Zoloft is an SSRI anti-depressant and Methadone is a synthetic opiate, similar to heroin, which is...

... my mother who had a horrible drug interaction with methadone . She almost died. It took the doctors almost 8hours ... exactly what it was, but that whatever it was, the methadone was the key player in why she almost died. You have ... much as you can before taking any medication with methadone . They put her back on it, for chronic pain, but I ... am looking into other medications, besides methadone . It is too risky, I don't want to ever go through ... Good luck. Be educated in whatever you take with methadone , it is a serious drug....

... time ago, but i just wanted to say that i know that methadone and xanax are a lethal combination, even though for...

... I'm not so sure about the Methadone /Xanax combination being a problem. I take Methadone...

... time ago, but i just wanted to say that i know that methadone and xanax are a lethal combination, even though for ... prescribe both of them
my doctors RXed me xanax and methadone . The pharmacist told me that could put me in a coma ... atleast 10 hrs apart, I should be fine.....I quit methadone c.t...I think its a horrible drug (in my opinion)...

... Lortab and Talwin nx are both related to Heroin. Methadone is also related chemically. There is a way of getting ... Xanax (or Librium) to replace the addiction. Maybe a Methadone treatment center along with talking therapy could...

... Oxycodone in the beginning. Just recently I got off of Methadone (a recommendation of the PM&R guy) and I tell you ... letting the problem get worse. The reason for the methadone was because Vicodin and Methadone began to not work...

Pain Management board

... L-5 on the siatic nerve. My Dr. had tried me on Methadone and durgesic patches due to (Fibromyaglia) but I can ... luck. I asked him that I didnt undertand he giving methadone and the patches which stays in your system and he...

... and and there is a cheap alternative. They could use methadone and even at very high doses you wouldn't spend more ... have better or different isnsurance coverage.
If methadone isn't doable, every manufacturer has free med programs ... 1500 a month on oral or intrathecal meds. That's when methadone is truly the only alternative. Not every PM doc is ... going to be comfy prescribing methadone , there is still alot of misinformation and stereo ... month worth of LA morphine with 60 bucks worth of methadone . This worked for years untill Medicare came out with ... for medicare and things will change, untill then, methadone is a reasonable option.
Good luck, Dave...

... early, the typical stuff.
I am now going to a methadone clinic. As far as addiction goes, this is a WONDERFUL ... those things are dealt with very well by the MMT ( methadone maintenance therapy). As far as pain control, though ... following day, when you repeat the process.
Methadone can suppress withdrawal symptoms for 24 hours or so ... still have my gastric surgeon, and he is aware of my methadone treatment. I no longer have access to the pain clinic ... have to drive over 100 miles one way just to get to a methadone clinic for treatment.
I am so frustrated. Split ... doctor in the East TN area that will help a patient on methadone ?...

... single dose you don't.
You decided you needed methadone and are willing to drive 100 miles to get it, but...

... feel the way you do
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The fact is: METHADONE MAINTENANCE IS TREATMENT FOR ADDICTION. The typical ... the drug is the sole focus.
MMT involves taking methadone to curb withdrawal symptoms and to RESTORE THE NATURAL ... BALANCE WITHIN THE BODY - the methadone replaces the damaged/destroyed endorphin system so ... are not capable of being "well".
And THIS is why methadone maintenance is successful - and is ALSO the main reason ... It is trading ADDICTION FOR DEPENDENCE.
I am on methadone , and I will STAY ON METHADONE FOR LIFE. It is clear ... level needed for normal function.
THAT is what the methadone is for. In MMT, the primary goal of the treatment ... manner.
So, this is where I'm at. I will NOT stop methadone unless there is another way to restore my body's natural ... have an issue with this.
The misconception that methadone treatment is NOT treatment is just ridiculous. It ... understand that I am NOT planning on stopping the methadone , and that that is a MAIN POINT that will have to be ... clear with a pain management program.
The methadone is the closest thing to restoring natural endorphins ... a book).
So, the idea is for me to CONTINUE my methadone - but have something to deal with pain ALONGSIDE....

... fatigue and a feeling of "nodding off" while taking my Methadone . I've been on 120 mg. of methadone for about 6 months...

... My husband (who has RSD) takes methadone and has the same problem with nodding off and brain...

... that has got to be depressing. But I am so glad the methadone is helping your pain Kathy Mac, I know you have been ... helps you so much and you can't beat the price of the methadone .:)
take care, SS...

... The brand name of Methadone in itself is VERY cheap. call your pharmacy and ask ... heard that the generic Methadose isn't as effective as Methadone is. But I have never tried this med so I am not sure...

... I paid $4 for my methadone and that was without insurance. I had insurance but ... I found no difference in the effectiveness between methadone and its generic counterpart....

... Hi Crystalk13, The name brand version of methadone is called "Dolophine" There are several version of ... genreic methadone and one gerneric made by mallinkrodt called methadose ... anything to compare it too. I took roxanne generic methadone for several years and the two times I had to use methadose ... worrying about getting the best or strongest version of methadone , as long as you stick with the same version you will ... It is by far the cheapest pain med out there but methadone isn't a true long acting pain med. It has no special ... "MSContin" or 60 bucks for an equivelant dose of methadone .
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A 10 mg methadose tablet is about twice...

...Methadone is a very inexpensive pain medication -- quite affordable ... , even without insurance. Methadone has been around a LONG time -- so the patents have...